Case 4-Eur-Norway-Viking-Pendant-Head of Norse Warrior-Silicified Sandstone-950 CE

Figs. 1-6. Norway-Viking-Pendant-Head of Norse Warrior-Silicified Sandstone-950 CE

Case no.: 4

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Formal Label: Norway-Viking-Pendant-Head of Norse Warrior-Silicified Sandstone-950 CE

Display Description:

Finely carved from silicified sandstone, very fine and delicate, an amazing specimen. The wide-open eyes suggest the electric stance of a warrior about to go into battle with full vision of the perceived enemy An incredible piece of ancient stone sculpture. Very high quality. Rare

LC Classification: DL444.1.

Date or Time Horizon: 950 CE

Geographical Area: Norway

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Cultural Affiliation: Norwegian Viking

Medium: slate

Dimensions: H 50 mm

Weight: 64.4 gm

Condition: excellent. Minor scrapes and dings. Light staining and earthen deposits, mostly on the underside.

Provenance:

Yanko Ardenski

273 A Eltham High Street

Eltham

London

SE9 1TY

United Kingdom

Phone:07842936467

Email:yankoardenski@gmail.com

Discussion:

References:

Theodoricus, Monachus. 1998 [1188]. Historia de antiquitate regum Norwagiensium = An account of the ancient history of the Norwegian kings. London: Viking Society for Northern Research, University College London.